Necktie



Dec. 25, 192 6 1,696,691

T. ROCHMAN NECKTIE Filed Jan. 12, 1928 Patented Dec. 25, 1928.

UNITED STATES TOBIAS ROCHMAN, OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

NECKTIE.

Application filed January 12, 1928. Serial No. 246,168:

My invention relates to improvements in scarfs or neckties, and especially to means incorporated in or combined with the necktie for conveniently stretching and smoothing the fabric when the tie is not in use.

For this purpose I provide in the broad end portion of the necktie, whichis the outward portion after tying, alming 1n the form ofan inflatable bag of rubber, with a simple inflating device, so that when the t1e is removed the lining or bag may be inflated, thus stretching the overlying tie fabric and smoothing it in a manner equivalent to pressing, but without the annoyance incldent to hot pressing, risk of injury to the fabric, etc.

While the invention as here shown is incorporated in a mans tie of the four-1nhand type it is not necessarily so limited and may be applied to other scarfs or neckties.

The characteristics and advantages of the invention are further sufliciently explained in connection with the following detail description of the accompanying drawings, which illustrate one representative embodiment. After considering this example, skilled persons will understand that many variations may be made Without departing from the principles involved, and I conteIn-' plate the employment of any structures that are properly within the scope of the appended claims.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a necktie embodying the invention in one form, with some parts cut away for explanatory purposes.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the broad end of the tie, showing the inflating device in distended condition.

Fig. 3 is a section at 3-3, Fig. 1.

The tie T is composed of outer fabric F, folded and sewed in generally tubular form with the seam S on the inner face, and includes a relatively narrow end portion 1, a relatively broad and long end portion 2, and a central narrow or band portion 3, all as usual. A piece of lining fabric 4 extends from a point near the outer end of the narrow end portion 1, through the band portion, terminating at 5. Details of the t1e structure may vary without aflecting the invention, the principal feature of which is the provision of an inflatable bag or lining B in the broad end portion 2 of the tie, this inflatable lining replacing the fabric lining usually provided.- Therubber lining or bag B consists of a'sheet of rubber, folded and having-- a cemented seam, or formed in any other suitable way, the principal requirement being that itconforms generally to the shape of thebroadtie portion, and extends from a point of attachment at 5 withthe end of the lining 4, end portions of the two plies of rubber being cemented together as at 7 to provide for proper connection to thelining strip by sewing, cementing or otherwise and without perforating the main, inflatable portion of the bag. bag terminates (as shown in Figs. 1 and 2) above the tie end 8 so that it is entirely concealed from View when the tie is worn. The bag has a simple inflating device consisting of a short tube 10, connected at the lower end of the bag.

The tie is usually reinforced by canvas strip 6, as best shown in Fig. 3.

Normally the bag is in collapsed and fiat condition as shown in Figs. 1 and 3, and then serves as a lining, enabling the necktie to be properly tied and enhancing the appearance of the knot on account of the naturally smooth and flexible nature of the sheet rubber lining material. At any time after the necktie has been tied several times and has become perceptible creased or wrinkled, after removal, the bag B is inflated by blowing into the tube 10 and retained in inflated condition as shown in Fig. 2 by turning over the end of the tube and securing it with cord or a rubber band, as is indicated at 12, Fig. 2. Instead of this simple air retaining means, a small check valve may be provided, if desired.

The inflation of the bag in the manner described stretches the entire outer fabric of the broad tie portion 2, and especially the outer part ofv the fabric is stretched, and smoothed and the Wrinkles elimited by the continued tension. If desired, or in thecase of some fabrics, the fabric may be moistened to aid in eliminating the wrinkles and to set the fabric in smooth condition. After a sufiicient stretching or smoothing period the bag is deflated in an obvious way and the necktie may be then tied as usual.

In some cases the tubular or inflatable lining or bag may extend practically throughout the length of case stretching and removal of creases by inflation of the lining throughout the length of the tie is provided for. Usually, however,

The other end of the the tie and in such it is suflicient to incorporate the inflatable lining in the principal or broad end portion of the tie as above described and shown in the drawings.

In the claims I have employed the term manually tied neck tie to designate neck ties such as four-in-hands, which are made up or tied manually as by the user, in distinction from neck ties which are so-called ready made, i. e., made up in final or wearing form at the factory or otherwise.

I claim:

1. A manually tied necktie comprising outer fabric in tubular form, an inflatable bag disposed Within said fabric tube, said inflatable bag being in collapsed condition and serving as a liner when said necktie is in manually tied condition, and inflating means for the bag whereby it may be distended and the fabric stretched and smoothed when said necktie is in untied condition.

2. A manually tied necktie comprising outer fabric in tubular form, an inflatable rubber bag disposed within said fabric tube, said inflatable rubber bag being in collapsed conditionand serving as a liner When said necktie is in manually tied condition, and inflating means for the bag whereby it may be distended and the fabric stretched and smoothed when said necktie is in untied condition.

In testimony whereof I have signed this specification this 15th day of December, 1927.

Tomas ROOHMAN. 

